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Meeting Summary 10/02/2002 - Energy Northwest, Transition to New Fuel
ML022830688
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Site: Columbia Energy Northwest icon.png
Issue date: 10/31/2002
From: Brian Benney
NRC/NRR/DLPM/LPD4
To: Ruland W
NRC/NRR/DLPM/LPD4
Benney B, NRR/DLPM, 415-3764
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October 31, 2002 LICENSEE: Energy Northwest FACILITY: Columbia Generating Station

SUBJECT:

SUMMARY

OF MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 2, 2002, REGARDING TRANSITION TO NEW FUEL On October 2, 2002, representatives of Energy Northwest met with the NRC staff to initiate communications regarding the transition process from Westinghouse SVEA-96 fuel to Framatome ANP ATRIUMTM-10 fuel. Representatives of Framatome ANP also attended the meeting.

Energy Northwest gave an overview of the transition approach, analyses and methodology.

The staff emphasized that Energy Northwest should verify General Electrics analysis of the reactor and related systems that were performed when the core was originally designed. The staff then emphasized that the evaluation of the analysis needed to focus on how a power uprate, changes in fuel types, and a longer fuel cycle would impact the original analyses. The meeting continued with a discussion of the computer programs and modeling to be used.

Finally, Energy Northwest discussed the fuel corrosion assessment of Cycle 15 fuel.

The staff was impressed with Energy Northwests foresight, planning and openness. Energy Northwest thanked the staff for their recommendations and the opportunity to discuss the issues surrounding fuel transition. At the conclusion of the meeting, the staff expressed their appreciation to Energy Northwest for an insightful meeting. An attendance list is provided.

The slides used during the meeting are available in ADAMS under Accession Number ML022760404.

/RA/

Brian Benney, Project Manager, Section 2 Project Directorate IV Division of Licensing Project Management Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-397

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Meeting Attendees cc w/att: See next page

October 31, 2002 LICENSEE: Energy Northwest FACILITY: Columbia Generating Station

SUBJECT:

SUMMARY

OF MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 2, 2002, REGARDING TRANSITION TO NEW FUEL On October 2, 2002, representatives of Energy Northwest met with the NRC staff to initiate communications regarding the transition process from Westinghouse SVEA-96 fuel to Framatome ANP ATRIUMTM-10 fuel. Representatives of Framatome ANP also attended the meeting.

Energy Northwest gave an overview of the transition approach, analyses and methodology.

The staff emphasized that Energy Northwest should verify General Electrics analysis of the reactor and related systems that were performed when the core was originally designed. The staff then emphasized that the evaluation of the analysis needed to focus on how a power uprate, changes in fuel types, and a longer fuel cycle would impact the original analyses. The meeting continued with a discussion of the computer programs and modeling to be used.

Finally, Energy Northwest discussed the fuel corrosion assessment of Cycle 15 fuel.

The staff was impressed with Energy Northwests foresight, planning and openness. Energy Northwest thanked the staff for their recommendations and the opportunity to discuss the issues surrounding fuel transition. At the conclusion of the meeting, the staff expressed their appreciation to Energy Northwest for an insightful meeting. An attendance list is provided.

The slides used during the meeting are available in ADAMS under Accession Number ML022760404.

/RA/

Brian Benney, Project Manager, Section 2 Project Directorate IV Division of Licensing Project Management Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Docket No. 50-397

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MEETING ATTENDEES MEETING WITH ENERGY NORTHWEST OCTOBER 2, 2002 ENERGY NORTHWEST John Fisher Christina Perino Mike Humphreys Larry Linik FRAMATOME ANP Jerry Holm Michael Garrett NRC Stephen Dembek Brian Benney Ralph Caruso Tai Huang Harold Scott Tony Attard

Columbia Generating Station cc:

Mr. Rodney L. Webring (Mail Drop PE04) Mr. Dale Atkinson (Mail Drop PE08)

Vice President, Nuclear Generation Vice President, Technical Services Energy Northwest Energy Northwest P.O. Box 968 P.O. Box 968 Richland, WA 99352-0968 Richland, WA 99352-0968 Mr. Albert E. Mouncer (Mail Drop 1396) Thomas C. Poindexter, Esq.

Vice President, Corporate Services/ Winston & Strawn General Counsel/CFO 1400 L Street, N.W.

Energy Northwest Washington, DC 20005-3502 P.O. Box 968 Richland, WA 99352-0968 Mr. Bob Nichols Executive Policy Division Chairman Office of the Governor Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council P.O. Box 43113 P.O. Box 43172 Olympia, WA 98504-3113 Olympia, WA 98504-3172 Ms. Lynn Albin Mr. D. W. Coleman (Mail Drop PE20) Washington State Department of Health Manager, Performance Assessment P.O. Box 7827 and Regulatory Programs Olympia, WA 98504-7827 Energy Northwest P.O. Box 968 Mr. J. V. Parrish Richland, WA 99352-0968 Chief Executive Officer Energy Northwest Ms. Christine Perrino (Mail Drop PE20) P.O. Box 968 (Mail Drop 1023)

Manager, Licensing Richland, WA 99352-0968 Energy Northwest P.O. Box 968 Richland, WA 99352-0968 Regional Administrator, Region IV U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Harris Tower & Pavilion 611 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 400 Arlington, TX 76011-8064 Chairman Benton County Board of Commissioners P.O. Box 69 Prosser, WA 99350-0190 Senior Resident Inspector U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission P.O. Box 69 Richland, WA 99352-0069